Physical Logistics Manager

Overview

Physical Logistics Manager –

Physical Logistics Manager

Grade: 11

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The role purpose is leadership and management of safe receipt, storage, pick, pack, dispatch and transportation activities in order to deliver customer requirements within timescales and budgets set. Also leadership and management of the planning of logistics activity and the resolution of queries/issues through interface with other teams/organisations. Ensure motivation and effective utilisation of workforce, adherence to SHE, Quality and other internal and external regulations.

This role covers the warehousing and transportation (logistics) element of the Supply Chain. It draws these elements together, ensuring effective working practice and relationships internally and ensures interface with other elements of the Supply Chain to generate an effective output.

• Ensure all associated work is carried out in accordance with BAESAI policy and has a good working knowledge of the Competency Framework.
• Ensure the direction and objectives of the team align with the overall Supply Chain service.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Physical Logistics team in order to deliver agreed deliverables. Influence on direction also extends to customers, service providers and partnerships.
• Performance management and flow down of objectives to the Physical Logistics teams to ensure targets are met.
• Provide support in all contracts and Supply Chain sourcing decisions to ensure that the decisions meet the strategic direction for the Supply Chain and business requirements.
• Ensure that departmental plans and appropriate policy and procedure are in place and fully implemented in order to meet departmental objectives.
• Deliver/input appropriate monthly Physical Logistics data/reports to senior management reviews and manage any actions.
• Manage and maintain effective working relationships with all Supply Chain stakeholders and the wider maintenance organisation to ensure collaboration between the areas to meet business needs.
• Support the improvement and development of the end-to-end Supply Chain, ensuring that activities are synchronised with (eg industry, forward and depth).
• Effective management of project risks and opportunities.
• Management of all budgets and associated reporting processes to ensure cost efficiency and governance.
• Ensure the infrastructure, facilities and resources are available to the Physical Logistics teams in order to deliver the contract.
• Responsible for the development and deployment of Physical Logistics IT infrastructure and data configuration.
• Promote the generation, implementation and sharing of best practice across the wider Physical Logistics community to support a Total Performance environment.

• A degree or equivalent in a related field is required.
• Requires knowledge of logistics tools and techniques, protocols and procedures. Continuous improvement, capability development and sustainment are also an integral part of the role.
• Has and maintains relationships throughout the other Supply Chain disciplines (E.g. Demand Management and IF&P). These relationships also extend to customer, partner & supplier organisations.
• Requires an understanding of how BAESAI operates and how the role fits within this. The ability to set direction and manage change accordance to internal and external factors.
• Understands how to capture requirements and interpret these in order to set realistic plans and targets…